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  • Fire Cider Remedy Immune Boosting Tonic

    Fire Cider is a popular herbal folk remedy. The tasty combination of vinegar infused with herbs is an especially pleasant and easy way to boost natural health processes, stimulate digestion, and get you nice and warmed up on cold days.

    Because this is a folk preparation, the ingredients can change from year to year depending on when you make it and what’s growing around you. The standard base ingredients are apple cider vinegar, garlic, onion, ginger, horseradish, and hot peppers, but there are plenty of other herbs that can be thrown in for added kick. 

     Herbalist Rosemary Gladstar shares how to make Fire Cider, a cold and flu remedy that she formulated and shared with the world. This is a perfect remedy for someone who needs a fiery kick to his or her immune system. A blend of spicy and sweet flavors were combined to enhance your circulatory and digestive system. Will come in handy for those cold months when you’re prone to sinus infections, or when you feel cold coming on. 

    HOMEMADE FIRE CIDER RECIPE

    Ingredients

    • 1/2 cup fresh grated organic ginger root
    • 1/2 cup fresh grated organic horseradish root
    • 1 medium organic onion, chopped
    • 10 cloves of organic garlic, crushed or chopped
    • 2 organic jalapeno peppers, chopped
    • Zest and juice from 1 organic lemon
    • 2 Tbsp. of dried rosemary leaves
    • 1 Tbsp. organic turmeric powder
    • 1/4 tsp. organic cayenne powder
    • organic apple cider vinegar
    • 1/4 cup of raw local honey, or to taste

    Directions

    1. Prepare your roots, fruits, and herbs and place them in a quart-sized glass jar. If you’ve never grated fresh horseradish, be prepared for a powerful sinus-opening experience!
    2. Pour the apple cider vinegar in the jar until all of the ingredients are covered and the vinegar reaches the jar’s top.
    3. Use a piece of natural parchment paper under the lid to keep the vinegar from touching the metal, or a plastic lid if you have one. Shake well.
    4. Store in a dark, cool place for a month and remember to shake daily.
    5. After one month, use cheesecloth to strain out the pulp, pouring the vinegar into a clean jar. Be sure to squeeze as much of the liquidy goodness as you can from the pulp while straining.
    6. Next comes the honey. Add and stir until incorporated.
    7. Taste your cider and add more honey until you reach the desired sweetness.

    Herbal Ingredient Variations

    These organic herbs and spices would make a wonderful addition to your Fire Cider creations. Thyme, Horseradish Root Powder, Rosehips, Star Anise, Schisandra Berries, Astragalus, Parsley , Burdock, Oregano, Peppercorns, Beet Root Powder, Habanero Powder, Bird’s Eye Chili Powder, Whole Chili Peppers, Orange, Grapefruit, Lime peels/or juice.

    Special thanks to Rosemary for sharing amazing recipes like this with the herbal community for all to enjoy.

    This article originally appeared at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JU8U0bDmXks.
  • Golden Milk Flush Liver Toxins While You Sleep

    Golden Milk Flush Liver Toxins While You Sleep

    Rosie Main: This golden milk is used to detox and overall health!

    You may have heard about golden milk before, but have no idea what it consists of, nor you are aware of its innumerate health benefits. It has been used for detoxification, in the case of inflammation, high blood sugar, and numerous other health conditions.

    Golden Milk Recipe:

    • 1 teaspoon turmeric
    • A small piece of fresh ginger root, peeled and minced
    • 1 tablespoon coconut oil
    • 2 cups of coconut milk
    • Pinch of black pepper
    • 1 teaspoon honey(optional)
    • 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon (for aroma and taste, optional)

    The method of preparation is extremely easy, as you just need to blend the ingredients, and heat them in a pan for 5 minutes, but it should not boil.

    Note that you can substitute coconut milk with any other type of milk, but dairy is not advisable, as it often leads to food intolerances and may lead to various symptoms, like acne, irritable bowel syndrome, allergic reaction to dairy, hives, eczema, or breathing problems.

    You should drink the golden milk either on an empty stomach in the morning, or before going to sleep, and you will effectively detox your body, prevent inflammation, accelerate healing, and promote overall health!

    • Turmeric is one of the most beneficial spices you can use. Namely, it has been used for centuries in the case of liver diseases, muscle and joint pain, arthritis, respiratory illnesses, gastrointestinal problems, skin disorders, and to strengthen the immune system and boost the overall health.

    • It has powerful Anti-inflammatory and anti-microbial properties, so it is especially useful in the case of chronic and autoimmune diseases.

    • It neutralizes free radicals and thus cleanses the liver, stabilizes blood sugar, treats depression, and cancer, treats food allergies and intolerances, prevents degenerative cognitive illnesses like dementia and Alzheimer’s, and much more.

    • Ginger has potent anti-inflammatory properties, and effectively relieves nausea, cold symptoms, helps digestion, alleviates the pain in the muscles, menstrual pain, and regulates blood sugar.

    • Black pepper prevents anemia, helps digestion, fights free radicals, and soothes cold symptoms. Moreover, it also supports the absorption of turmeric.

    • Coconut oil has innumerate health benefits as well, as it boosts the immune system, aids digestion, prevents kidney and liver diseases, promotes heart health, balances the body weight, and it enhances the skin and the overall beauty.

    • Coconut milk is high in electrolytes, vitamin B, magnesium, and fatty acids, and it stabilizes blood sugar, promotes joint health, and helps the process of blood loss.

    • Honey has powerful antibacterial properties, treats allergies, relieves colds and flu, relaxes the body, helps in the case of sleep deprivation, and has numerous other amazing health benefits.

    Therefore, you should definitely use these advantages of the golden milk and its ingredients and prepare it as soon as possible. This is how!

    Sources and References:
    theheartysoul.com
    www.naturalmedicinebox.net
    www.healthandhealthytips.com
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    This article originally appeared at: http://www.healthyfoodhouse.com/blend-turmeric-ginger-coconut-milk-drink-before-bed-flush-liver-toxins-sleep/.